Multiple Choice
Why would a rise in the water table be a potential danger to a homeowner?
A) It costs much more to drill a well when the water table is close to the land surface.
B) Most homes are buoyant,so they may break free of their foundations and float away.
C) If the water table rises above the level of a home's basement,water could seep through the foundation and cause a flood.
D) Household well pumps do not work very well when the water table rises.
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